James Edward "Jimmy" Smith "Bojangles"

Rincon – James Edward “Jimmy” Smith “Bojangles”, 70, passed away April 20, 2026 at his residence.

The Effingham County native was a member of the Clyo Masonic Lodge #280 F. & A.M., Effingham Shrine Club, and ABATE. He was an avid fisherman, deer hunter, and biker. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Ebenezer and was a truck driver. His greatest joy was being a “Pop Pop” and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Clifford Smith, Jr. and Janice Naomi Page Smith; and brother, Dennis Smith.

Survivors include his wife, Shellie Smith; son, Billy Smith (Mandi); grandsons, Tucker and Tanner Smith; sister, Marsha Anderson (Tom); niece, Mindy Pulver (Mark); nephew, Bobby Macke (Nickie); 3 great-nieces; 1 great-nephew; and his brother in Christ, Brad Bacon.

Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2026 at the funeral home chapel.

Interment will follow in Jerusalem Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. 912-754-6421